Forts

A former prison within a seaside fort has now been turned into an interactive museum.

The site of one of the only two star-shaped forts in Japan was used as an elementary school for over a century, much longer than its life as a castle.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

Used as a military post in three different engagements, this fort has remained incomplete and unfired upon for nearly 200 years.

The famous sculptor had a hand in this imposing fortress.

Constructed for defense, this fort oversaw the dress rehearsal for one of the largest invasions in history.

This cannon was part of a 16th-century fort near Miramar Beach in Panaji.

Named for a prominent scout and explorer, this Wyoming state park encompasses a replica of an 1840s trading post, a 19th-century Army outpost, and early 20th-century automobile lodgings.

The remains of a 13th-century Romanesque church lie abandoned on a hillside.

This replica of a 16th-century French settlement memorializes one of the earliest attempts at a European settlement in North America.

A military fort has guarded the surrounding area from this key position since the 13th century.

The haunting remains of a World War I fort perched atop a mountain.

A replica of a fort built from a frontier town's mass hysteria in the face of false reports of impending Native American violence.

Believed to be the capital of the the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata.

This historic fort spans more the 300 years.

A Spanish Colonial fort now houses an archeology museum.